Ernest Heather

Management Professional, with over 20 years’ experience in Heavy Earthmoving Equipment within the Mining and 
Construction industries on multi-national platforms. Ernest Heather presents substantial career success in driving 
exceptional operations, revenues, sales and after-sales service delivery.
Ernest boasts a wealth of expertise acquired whilst progressively moving through the ranks of Barloworld Equipment, a 
subsidiary of JSE-, LSE- and NSX-listed industrial brand Management Company, Barloworld Ltd. His longstanding career 
history of 24 years with the company, bolstered by loyal repeat business, is testament to his dedicated commitment to 
customer service excellence. Ernest went to further his career and joined FHS, a member of the Hudaco group in April 
2020. In his current role as Technical Sales Manager, he prioritizes timely, amiable, reliable and professional service to 
enhance the future growth and reputation of customers and the brand alike within the company portfolio. As a natural 
and motivational leader, Ernest provides distinct direction and secure guidance to the achievement of quality, service 
delivery, operational efficiency and overall organizational sustainability. Versatile and results-driven, he advances 
innovative strategies to streamline operations and maximize cross-function synergy. 
His well-honed and diverse skills are embodied in the following core areas:
• Operations, Projects, Processes, Service, After-Sales, Financial, Change Management, Risk & Quality Management
and Stakeholder Management
• Business Strategy & Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Budget Development & Control, Product and After-Sales
Support, Troubleshooting and Research, Training and Development
• Occupational Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation Skills, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, 
Public Speaking, Customer Service and Relations
Respected and valued for his insightful industry knowledge/advice, hands-on training and palpable industry enthusiasm, 
he is open to positions of increased responsibility where he can best contribute his experience and positive work ethic for 
superior, tenable results.

Management Professional, with over 20 years’ experience in Heavy Earthmoving Equipment within the Mining and Construction industries on multi-national platforms. Ernest Heather presents substantial career success in driving exceptional operations, revenues, sales and after-sales service delivery.

Ernest boasts a wealth of expertise acquired whilst progressively moving through the ranks of Barloworld Equipment, a subsidiary of JSE-, LSE- and NSX-listed industrial brand Management Company, Barloworld Ltd. His longstanding career history of 24 years with the company, bolstered by loyal repeat business, is testament to his dedicated commitment to customer service excellence. Ernest went to further his career and joined FHS, a member of the Hudaco group in April 2020. In his current role as Technical Sales Manager, he prioritizes timely, amiable, reliable and professional service to enhance the future growth and reputation of customers and the brand alike within the company portfolio. As a natural and motivational leader, Ernest provides distinct direction and secure guidance to the achievement of quality, service delivery, operational efficiency and overall organizational sustainability. Versatile and results-driven, he advances innovative strategies to streamline operations and maximize cross-function synergy. 

His well-honed and diverse skills are embodied in the following core areas:

• Operations, Projects, Processes, Service, After-Sales, Financial, Change Management, Risk & Quality Management and Stakeholder Management
• Business Strategy & Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Budget Development & Control, Product and After-Sales Support, Troubleshooting and Research, Training and Development
• Occupational Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation Skills, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service and Relations

Respected and valued for his insightful industry knowledge/advice, hands-on training and palpable industry enthusiasm, he is open to positions of increased responsibility where he can best contribute his experience and positive work ethic for superior, tenable results.